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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Branchial cleft cyst (BCC)
Synonyms
- 2nd branchial cleft remnant or branchial cleft anomaly
Definitions
- Cystic remnant related to developmental alterations of 2nd branchial apparatus
- 2nd branchial remnants may be fistula, sinus, or cyst or any combination of these
- Cystic remnant related to developmental alterations of 2nd branchial apparatus
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Staging, Grading, & Classification
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CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Bansal AG et al: US of pediatric superficial masses of the head and neck. Radiographics. 38(4):1239-63, 2018
- Adams A et al: Branchial cleft anomalies: a pictorial review of embryological development and spectrum of imaging findings. Insights Imaging. 7(1):69-76, 2016
- Ahuja AT et al: Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasound. 1st ed. Salt Lake City: Amirsys, Inc. 11-98-101, 2007
- Ahuja AT et al: Second branchial cleft cysts: variability of sonographic appearances in adult cases. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 21(2):315-9, 2000
- Ahuja A et al: Solitary cystic nodal metastasis from occult papillary carcinoma of the thyroid mimicking a branchial cyst: a potential pitfall. Clin Radiol. 53(1):61-3, 1998
- Harnsberger HR et al: Branchial cleft anomalies and their mimics: computed tomographic evaluation. Radiology. 152(3):739-48, 1984
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Branchial cleft cyst (BCC)
Synonyms
- 2nd branchial cleft remnant or branchial cleft anomaly
Definitions
- Cystic remnant related to developmental alterations of 2nd branchial apparatus
- 2nd branchial remnants may be fistula, sinus, or cyst or any combination of these
- Cystic remnant related to developmental alterations of 2nd branchial apparatus
IMAGING
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Bansal AG et al: US of pediatric superficial masses of the head and neck. Radiographics. 38(4):1239-63, 2018
- Adams A et al: Branchial cleft anomalies: a pictorial review of embryological development and spectrum of imaging findings. Insights Imaging. 7(1):69-76, 2016
- Ahuja AT et al: Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasound. 1st ed. Salt Lake City: Amirsys, Inc. 11-98-101, 2007
- Ahuja AT et al: Second branchial cleft cysts: variability of sonographic appearances in adult cases. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 21(2):315-9, 2000
- Ahuja A et al: Solitary cystic nodal metastasis from occult papillary carcinoma of the thyroid mimicking a branchial cyst: a potential pitfall. Clin Radiol. 53(1):61-3, 1998
- Harnsberger HR et al: Branchial cleft anomalies and their mimics: computed tomographic evaluation. Radiology. 152(3):739-48, 1984
